Tip. 1  Trim boxwood hedges a few times during the growing season to prevent damage to the plant. 2  Thin out boxwood hedges to keep them in their natural state.  Consider making the top of the hedge slightly thinner than the bottom to allow more sunlight and moisture to reach the lower branches.
Physical symptoms that may occur prior to a period include abdominal pain and bloating, tender breasts, headaches, swelling of the hands or feet, nausea and weight gain. Pain in the joints or back can also occur before a period begins. Cramps, which can be painful, signifies that menstrual bleeding is imminent.
There are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is another name for common menstrual cramps. Cramps usually begin one to two years after a woman starts getting her period. Pain usually is felt in the lower abdomen or back. They can be mild to severe. Common menstrual cramps often start shortly before or at the onset of the period and continue one to three days. They usually become less painful as a woman ages and may stop entirely after the woman has her first baby.